Owners and operators of filling stations in the nation’s capital have been asked to adhere to the operational guidelines for discharging fuel, even as the FCT Fire Service says the administration would not tolerate activities that could lead to fire outbreak in the territory.
The Acting Director, FCT Fire Service, Engr Sani Saidu, at a meeting with dealers, managers, supervisors of oil and gas stations on Thursday, said the incessant explosion of fuel tankers in Abuja was becoming worrisome and must be addressed.
Saidu warned all stakeholders in the city to adhere to the guidelines issued to them by the Fire Service.
The director advised fuel station owners and other relevant stakeholders to always liaise with the service to curb fire disaster across the city.
“There are some accidents that can’t be avoided but others are caused by our careless way of doing things, I don’t care attitude would not help us.
“When there is fire outbreak as a result of discharging of fuel both the station owner and the residents suffer, including the government and Fire Service men.
“Owners of filling station, oil and gas dealers must be awake to their responsibility of heeding to discharge regulations. FCT Fire Service will not accept illegal activities that would result to fire outbreaks”.